What is the EYFS profile Handbook?

This handbook supports EYFS practitioners in making accurate judgements about each child’s attainment. In 2021, the early years foundation stage (EYFS) profile is not mandatory. Practitioners should use their best endeavours to complete it and provide the information to year 1 teachers and parents, if this is possible.

Is the early years Foundation Stage (EYFS) profile mandatory?

In 2021, the early years foundation stage (EYFS) profile is not mandatory. Practitioners should use their best endeavours to complete it and provide the information to year 1 teachers and parents, if this is possible. Schools that complete the EYFS profile will not be subject to statutory external moderation.

What is the early years inclusion service in Worcestershire?

About the early years inclusion service Children who are known to Worcestershire Pre-school Forum will be offered support as part of the core (free) offer, and referrals will be received via the Pre-school Forum.

What is the early years education framework?

The framework covers the education and care of all children in early years provision, including children with special educational needs and disabilities. Practitioners teach children by ensuring challenging, playful opportunities across the prime and specific areas of learning and development.

Is the early years Foundation Stage (EYFS) profile statutory for 2021?

The early years foundation stage (EYFS) profile is statutory for the 2020 to 2021 academic year, except for providers legally exempt under relevant regulations. Added information about the early years foundation stage profile no longer being mandatory in 2021.

What is the EYFS framework?

The standards that school and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5. Changes to the EYFS framework become law in September 2021. Help for early years providers and childminders working with 0 to 4 year olds is available.

What’s new for eyfsp assessment and PFA certification training?

Added guidance on the 2021 early years foundation stage profile (EYFSP) assessment and paediatric first aid (PFA) certificate requalification training. Updated ‘Early years foundation stage: coronavirus disapplications’ with a link to Ofsted’s operational notes, which set out in further detail, how providers will be inspected from January 2021.